Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has received a significant boost with sponsorship amounting to US$50 000 from leading financial institution CABS, aimed at directly supporting the country’s five first-class provincial teams.
The funding will go straight to Eagles, Rhinos, Tuskers, Mountaineers and Southern Rocks who compete in the Logan Cup, Pro50 Championship and Domestic T20 Competition.
What sets this partnership apart is its direct-to-team funding model, empowering them to make investments in key areas such as coaching, talent development and player welfare.
“We are grateful to CABS for coming on board as a valued partner in our domestic cricket journey,” ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni said.
“This kind of corporate support plays an important role in strengthening the game’s foundation and enabling long-term growth.
“For our provincial teams, it means greater stability and the ability to invest more consistently in key areas such as player welfare, coaching and talent development – factors that are essential to building a stronger pipeline for the future of Zimbabwean cricket.”
This inclusive model strengthens cricket’s national footprint and expands opportunities for communities traditionally underrepresented in the sport.
“This sponsorship is more than support for cricket – it is a commitment to the dreams of Zimbabwe’s young people,” CABS Managing Director Mehluli Mpofu said, emphasising the broader impact of the partnership.
“Across the country, there are talented, passionate youths who see sport as a pathway to opportunity, purpose and pride.
“At CABS, we recognise that potential. By investing in domestic cricket, we are answering their call, building platforms for growth and helping shape a future where every young Zimbabwean has a chance to shine.”
The direct funding mechanism also enhances financial transparency and governance, allowing for clearer budgeting and stronger accountability – key pillars of a sustainable and modern cricket ecosystem.
CABS has a long-standing relationship with cricket, dating back to 2004 when it first supported T20 competitions.
Over the past two decades, the institution has quietly but consistently backed cricket development initiatives, helping to uncover and nurture emerging talent across the country.
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